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Santos FC is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo state, founded on April 14, 1912. The club is internationally recognized as the team where Pelé spent most of his career from 1956 to 1974, scoring over 1,000 goals. Santos won the Copa Libertadores in 1962, 1963, and 2011, and the Intercontinental Cup in 1962 and 1963. The club plays its home matches at Vila Belmiro stadium and has produced notable players including Neymar and Robinho.
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Which major trophies did Santos win during Pelé's era?
With Pelé, Santos won consecutive Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup titles in 1962 and 1963. The club also dominated Brazilian football, including five straight Taça Brasil championships from 1961 through 1965.
Did Pelé spend his whole club career at Santos?
Pelé played for Santos from 1956 until his farewell appearance for the club in October 1974. He later joined the New York Cosmos, so Santos was his first and longest-serving club rather than his only one.
Where does Santos FC play its home matches?
Santos is historically based at Vila Belmiro, officially named Estádio Urbano Caldeira, in the coastal city of Santos. The compact stadium became globally associated with Pelé and the club's celebrated attacking teams.
Did Santos win the Copa Libertadores after Pelé retired?
Yes. Neymar helped Santos capture its third Copa Libertadores title in 2011, nearly five decades after the Pelé-led wins of 1962 and 1963.
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